Just below Lewiston Dam is the Trinity River Fish Hatchery, and river valleys turned upside down in the search for gold. Bear precautions… Black bears are common around Welcome to the Trinity Unit… built to help compensate for the loss of upstream spawning The lone prospector and his mule who first entered the Trinity Lake campgrounds, and they have been known to walk into campsites, climb into moored boats, and raid ice United States The Trinity Unit is one of three units that comprise the habitat when the dams were built. The California Department mountains quickly became part of the early history of this Department of of Fish and Game operates the facility which has the capacity area as the easy to reach surface deposits were depleted. A chests or food left lying around. The potential for bear Agriculture Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area. It was encounters can be reduced if visitors follow some common established by Congress in 1965. These areas were recognized to spawn and incubate salmon and steelhead eggs each season. new generation of miners and mining engineers, backed by sense do’s and don’ts: for their unique and varied recreation potential. Visitors are welcome to tour the hatchery. big eastern money, began to devise new and better methods for recovering the yellow stuff. A lot of the money made in Downstream from the hatchery is the Sven-Olbertson Side 1. Use bear proof garbage receptacles and bins. Do not Trinity Unit Trinity and Lewiston Lakes form the core of the Trinity Unit Northern California gold mines went to finance Union efforts Channel, an area of extensive riparian and fisheries habitat leave garbage unattended in campsite, or boat. where water oriented sports such as fishing, water-skiing and during the Civil War. rehabilitation. This is an interpretive site and offers excellent Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity houseboating dominate the recreation spotlight. For the 2. Store food, pet food, etc. in bear proof food lockers if adventurous, however, there are many other activities, such wildlife viewing opportunities. Organized efforts to recover gold from the area in and around available. Otherwise, store food in air tight containers, National Recreation Area the current sites of Trinity and Lewiston Lakes continued well as wildlife viewing, hiking, hunting, automobile touring, The town of Lewiston is situated within the Trinity Unit at its disguised with a tarp or blanket, in your car, or in your into the 1940s but came to a halt with the shutting down of photography, and picnicking. south end. “Lewis Town” got its start in 1840 when B.F. Lewis trailer if feasible. You can also hang all food/ice chests the last of the big bucket line dredges in 1947. Carrville Pond began a ferry operation and trading post on the Trinity River in trees at least 10 feet above the ground and 5 feet The Trinity and Shasta Units are administered by the USDA was home to this final testament to the search for gold and, near the present site of the old one lane bridge. The town away from the trunk. Forest Service. The Whiskeytown Unit is administered by the for years afterward, the Carrville Dredge floated idly in its still roared to life during the Gold Rush and again with the building 3. DO NOT take food, drinks, or cosmetics into your USDI National Park Service. waters. of Trinity and Lewiston Dams in the late 1950s. The historic sleeping area. heart of Lewiston has been largely renovated and makes for 4. Respect the rights of bears. DO NOT FEED OR PET The construction of Trinity and a delightful stop. The Trinity Valley… BEARS. California Code of Regulations 251.3 “prohibits Lewiston Dams… Trinity Vista, on County Road 105 just north of Trinity Dam, Prior to the construction of Trinity and Lewiston Dams and feeding of big game mammals,” punishable by a The Trinity River Division of the Central Valley Project was is a great place to take a break, catch one of the area‘s most the subsequent filling of the lakes, the Trinity valley between $1,000 find and/or 6 months in jail or both.) designed to provide water, flood control and power to Central beautiful views and have a picnic. It is an interpretive stop on Lewiston in the south and Trinity Center in the north was a 5. Report any bear problems to the camp host or Forest and Southern California. It is also used for recreation and fish the Trinity Heritage Scenic Byway. relatively isolated and beautiful area…home to several Service Ranger Station at (530)-623-2121. and wildlife conservation. Bowerman Barn is located just off Highway 3 on County impressive farms and ranches that were surrounded by lush forests of fir, pine and cedar. During the Gold Rush, a few Campground and Camping Water from the Trinity River Basin is stored, regulated and Road 160 between Covington Mill and Bowerman Boat Ramp enterprising men and women made good money while raising diverted through a system of reservoirs, dams, power plants, and is a stop along the Trinity Heritage Scenic Byway. This Information beef and dairy cows and other agricultural products needed tunnels and conduits into water deficient areas of the Central restored barn provides a unique look into the history of Trinity Many campgrounds accept reservations from the National to fuel the search for gold. Valley. County. Built in 1878 by Jacob Bowerman, it is an outstanding Recreation Reservation Service. Call 1-877-444-6777 or example of a late 19th century handcrafted structure. There was the Scott Ranch near Trinity Center, the Trinity contact them on the web at www.recreation.gov Trinity Dam and power plant are located on the Trinity River Ranch and Cattle Company on the East Fork of the Trinity nine miles upstream from the town of Lewiston. It is one of Trinity Center is situated along Highway 3 near the north end Campground hosts… Several of the larger Forest Service River, the Linton Ranch, the Bragdon Ranch, the Freethy and the highest earth filled dams in the world, rising 465 feet above of Trinity Lake. It offers a variety of services and an interesting campgrounds within the Trinity Unit have resident Feeney Ranches. There was Cedar Stock Farm and the Van the river bed. It is 1/2 mile long across the top and 1/2 mile look back into the area‘s rich Gold Rush history. Originally campground hosts who spend all or part of the summer Matre Ranch, Papoose Ranch and Eastman Farm. These are wide through the base. Construction began on the dam in settled in 1851, it quickly became a hub for trade and travel helping take care of their campground and assisting campers. all names familiar to vacationers on these lakes because they 1957 and was completed in 1961. in an area rich with gold and agriculture along the Portland-Sacramento Stage Route. During the Gold Rush 1,200 are now the names of arms or ridges or other features that Dispersed area camping… Camping outside of a Lewiston Dam was constructed at the same time as Trinity. It people called “Trinity Centre” home. The town was moved define the waters of these lakes. developed campground is permitted on Trinity Lake. provides after-bay storage for releases from the Trinity power Dispersed camping is not permitted on Lewiston Lake. from its original location some time in the late 1850s to Before the first explorations by early fur traders and prospectors plant. It also serves to direct Trinity River water into the 11 mile accommodate local mining interests. It was once again moved the Trinity Valley was home to the Native American tribe Fees… Most Forest Service campgrounds and all long Clear Creek Tunnel for diversion to Whiskeytown Lake in the late 1950s when construction began on Trinity Dam. known as the Wintu. Their existence here, while not easy, was commercial campgrounds charge a fee. There are no fees and power plant. It is also used to control water releases for Several of the old buildings were picked up and moved to their rich. They hunted the hills and river banks for a variety of for boat access campgrounds. These fees are used to help downstream fisheries needs. present locations and serve to maintain the town‘s link with game animals and fished the rivers and streams for salmon pay the cost of cleaning and maintaining the campgrounds. Forest Service Trinity Lake was formed with the completion of Trinity Dam its historic past. As a result, Trinity Center is probably the most and steelhead. They gathered the acorns of the blue and Golden Eagle Passports are NOT valid for overnight in 1961 and was filled completely by 1963. When full, it has widely travelled town in the United States! black oaks. They traded a variety of goods, such as obsidian, camping, use of developed boat launches or concessionaire Shasta Trinity National Forest a 145 mile shoreline and is 19 miles long. While in Trinity Center, stop at the Scott Museum, founded across a broad area with neighbors in the Scott Valley to the services, and consequently, do not apply to fee sites on the north, the Central Valley to the southeast, along the lower Trinity Unit of the National Recreation Area. 2014 Provided Free of Charge The Stuart Fork Arm is the hub of most of the activity on by E.W. Scott, a lifelong resident of the area. The museum is Trinity River, and with the tribes around Mt. Shasta and the the lake. It extends to the west and is fed by the Stuart Fork open during the summer months and houses an excellent Season… Most Forest Service campgrounds are open from Modoc Plateau. and the East Fork of the Stuart Fork of the Trinity River. collection of early Trinity area artifacts. Memorial Day through Labor Day. A few remain open all Numerous campgrounds, picnic areas, beaches, boat ramps, North Shore Vista, along Trinity Lake on Highway 3 just north year. During the winter months, most water systems are Coffee Creek resorts and marinas line its shores. shut down; however, restroom facilities are available. The  of Trinity Center, is also an interpretive stop on the Byway. The Some things to know... Vicinity Map interpretive sign there looks at the history of the massive gold operating season for commercial campgrounds vary. Whiskeytown-Shasta-Trinity National Recreation Area The Main Arm of the lake stretches from the dam north Campfires… Please use grills, stoves, or fire rings that are dredges that once worked the gold bearing gravels along the Trinity Center Scale: in miles for about 19 miles. Here you can explore secluded, tree provided at campgrounds and picnic areas. Campfire permits Water warning… When camping at a site without a  0 5 10 3 To l l D e l t a R Trinity River. o a d lined coves or spend a quiet night at a boat-in-campground. developed system, treatment of water, such as boiling for e r are not required at developed sites; however, they are required F e n d s R o F a e d Trinity Unit r d r y Lodging and other accommodations on the main arm range five minutes or using a water purification filter, is advised. R elsewhere. n Coffee Creek is a small community located just outside the a m i l G from marinas and boat ramps to Forest Service

Shasta Unit Trinity Unit‘s north boundary on Highway 3 and offers a variety Campsite occupancy… Campsites must be occupied the Maps, brochures, fire permits and other Trinity Lake campgrounds. of services including resorts, campgrounds, and a Forest Service first night and cannot be unoccupied for more than 24 hours. information may be obtained from: 106 105  Shasta Lake The North Lake Area is quieter and more relaxed but Ranger Station. It is the last stop before you head over the Weaverville  “Saving” campsites is not permitted. Lewiston Lake provides a variety of services, supplies, facilities and recreation Scott Mountain Divide into Scott Valley and the town of Callahan. • Supervisor’s Office, Shasta-Trinity National Forest, I-5  Lewiston   French Gulch 299 Firearms… Firearms may not be discharged within 150 yards 3644 Avtech Parkway, Redding, CA 96002 City of  activities. It offers public campgrounds and a wide open  Shasta Weaverville, the historic seat of Trinity County, lies outside (530) 226-2500 299 of residences, buildings, developed recreation sites, across  Lake expanse of water excellent for water-skiing. Also available the Trinity Unit at the junction of Highways 3 and 299. It has 3 Whiskeytown Unit roads or bodies of water. • Weaverville Ranger District, 360 Main Street Shasta are the commercial services of Trinity Center, including a Whiskeytown Lake Redding a fascinating and colorful history dating back to 1850 when P.O. Box 1190, Weaverville, California, CA 96093 Managed by the National Park Service  campground, an airport and a marina with a public ramp Firewood…The gathering of down wood for campfires is  44 the first permanent building in the county was built there and (530) 623-2121 and boat rentals. allowed. No permit is necessary. However, if you intend to the settlement was officially named. Over the years it has • Shasta Lake Ranger District take wood home with you, a personal use firewood permit Boating Safety… Lewiston Lake is just downstream from Trinity Dam. It is 7 survived catastrophic fires, the boom and bust of the Gold 14225 Holiday Road, Redding, CA 96003 is required. Contact the nearest Ranger Station for details. Please obey the following guidelines for miles long with a rich and diverse 15 mile shoreline. Always Rush and the construction of Trinity and Lewiston Dams. The (530) 275-1589 or (530) 275-1587 kept at full capacity, the water here is much colder than in community is known for its beautifully preserved downtown Fireworks… Fireworks are prohibited! • Forest Service Website: www.fs.usda.gov/stnf your safety and that of others. area and unique spiral staircases along main street. Trinity Lake. Because of the narrow width of the lake, the need Garbage… Receptacles are located at most campgrounds, Wilderness and campfire permits: Do’s… for boater safety and to ensure a quality fishing experience, While in Weaverville visit the Joss House, the oldest picnic areas, and boat ramps. Where garbage is not collected, • Obey posted speed limits. • Coffee Creek Guard Station. the speed limit for boating is 10 miles per hour. Marshy areas continuously used Chinese Taoist Temple in California. The please pack it out to the nearest container. Do not bury it or • Use a spotter when skiing. • Mule Creek Guard Station. near the center of the lake provide for excellent wildlife and original structure, built by Chinese miners in the 1850s, burned dispose of it in the restrooms. • Display a red flag when skiers are in the water. bird watching opportunities. • Have life preservers for everyone in the boat. Children and to the ground in 1873 and was rebuilt in 1874. It is a unique Law enforcement… The Trinity County Sheriff’s Department No maps or campfire permits: nonswimmers should wear them at all times. and beautiful structure now administered by the State of works closely with the Forest Service in enforcing local laws • Osprey Information Center (self service), west shore of • Always be on the lookout for other boaters and obstacles. Attractions around the California as an historical park. and the California Boating Laws. If you need assistance, contact Trinity Lake near the Stuart Fork Boat Ramp. • Moor boats securely. Trinity Unit… One of the finest collections of items and photographs the Sheriff’s Patrol or any Forest Service employee. Uniformed • Lewiston Vista (self service) near Mary Smith portraying the historic development of Trinity County is housed Forest Service personnel are Federal Officers authorized to Campground on Lewiston Lake. Don’ts… Flanking the Trinity Unit on the west are snow covered • Ride on the bow of a boat. in the Jake Jackson Museum in downtown Weaverville. Funded enforce Forest Service regulations. • Rush Creek Entrance (self service), junction of Rush mountains, emerald meadows, cascading alpine streams and • Move or destroy hazard buoys. They mark some and built by local residents, it displays a community pride Length of stay… The limit of stay at all campgrounds is 14 Creek Road and Highway 3. lakes like jewels… all a part of the 517,000 acre Trinity Alps submerged obstacles. uncommon in other towns its size. If looking into the colorful consecutive days. • Trinity Vista Interpretive exhibits on County road105 Wilderness. They form a breathtaking backdrop to Trinity Lake • Boat or waterski within 200 feet of swimmers. past of the Trinity area is attractive to you, this is your place. northwest of Trinity Dam. and provide the adventurous with a place of unusual solitude Motor vehicles… Motorized vehicles must stay on The museum is open from May through November and during Cautions… and beauty. Several trailheads adjacent to the Trinity Unit serve established roads. Off-road travel is prohibited. • North Shore Vista Interpretive exhibit on Highway 3 Water level fluctuations: The water level of Trinity Lake can Easter vacation. It is operated by the Trinity County Historical north of Trinity Center. the backpacker, day hiker and horseback rider. Pets… Household pets must be on a leash or under restraint fluctuate as much as two or three feet per day during times of Society which built a working “stamp mill” next to the museum. in campgrounds, picnic areas, and at boat ramps. Horses are Interagency Passes... heavy rains. Winding through and adjacent to the Trinity Unit is the Trinity The mill demonstrates how gold ore was crushed during the Heritage Scenic Byway. It is a great introduction to the scenic separation and recovery process. allowed at designated horse campgrounds. For information on the passes that are available, please Debris: Watch for unmarked hazards and floating debris following beauty, rich history, diverse peoples and resource management check with the Interagency Recreation Passes website at: Speaking of gold… Gold was discovered by Major Pierson Permits… Any boat designed or converted for overnight storms, the annual spring runoff, or during periods of low water. activities of the area. A self guided tour brochure is available www.fs.fed.us/passespermits/rec-fee.shtml B. Reading in 1848 at Reading‘s Bar on the Trinity River. The occupancy requires a houseboat permit from the Forest at the Weaverville Ranger Station. Service. Temporary permits are good for 30 days per year. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on site of his discovery is near the present Douglas City Bridge on Additional information about the area…its sights, the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial Fishing opportunities are excellent throughout the area for Highway 299. The rush that followed helped shape the modern Some helpful hints… To better assure the camping public status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or attractions, events and services may be obtained from: because all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all smallmouth and largemouth bass, catfish, kokanee, rainbow history of this area. It is indelibly stamped into the landscape. the type of recreation experience National Forest campgrounds prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's and brown trout. Just below Lewiston Dam is the Fly Stretch Efforts at gold mining went the course from picks and pans to are intended to provide, these common sense regulations The Trinity County Chamber of Commerce on Highway 299 TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). of the Trinity River, a world class flyfishing area. The Pine the use of hydraulic monitors and bucket line dredges. Entire and a few others have been established. A complete listing in Downtown Weaverville, or online: www.visittrinity.com To file a complaint of discrimination, Write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Cove Boat Ramp provides quality wheelchair fishing access mountains were washed away, tunnels dug is posted on campground bulletin boards. (530) 623-6101 (800) 487-4648 Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. with decks built out over prime trout fishing water.

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